Oldest Active Navy Aircraft Carrier To Make Final Overseas Port Call
The USS Nimitz, the oldest active-duty aircraft carrier, is making its final overseas port call in Kingston, Jamaica. This visit is part of its Southern Seas 2026 deployment and marks a significant milestone in U.S.-Jamaica relations. The carrier is scheduled to be decommissioned next March after nearly 52 years of service.
- ▪The USS Nimitz will spend five days in Kingston as part of its maritime cooperation deployment.
- ▪Commissioned in May 1975, the carrier completed its final overseas deployment last December.
- ▪This visit aims to strengthen maritime cooperation and create economic benefits for local communities.
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BusinessAerospace & DefenseOldest Active Navy Aircraft Carrier To Make Final Overseas Port CallByPeter Suciu,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense.Follow AuthorMay 30, 2026, 12:45pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.USS Nimitz, one of the largest warships in the world, anchored in Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, earlier this month.
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